Journal
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH
Volume -, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/josh.13423
Keywords
interdisciplinary collaboration; coordinated system of care; chronic pain; advocacy; care coordinator; educational liaison
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This paper introduces a model of coordinated care for students with chronic pain, highlighting the role of an educational liaison in advocating for appropriate educational accommodations. It provides recommendations for school accommodations and services to improve academic functioning and outcomes for these students.
BACKGROUNDPediatric programs focused on treating chronic pain often do not include an educational liaison (EL) to coordinate services between the patient's medical home and school. As chronic pain in youth can have deleterious effects on school functioning, collaboration between the medical home and the school system are needed to assure these students receive appropriate accommodations.CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEORYThis manuscript describes a model of coordinated care for students with chronic pain that includes a systemic strategy for collaborative care across settings. Specifically, the role of an EL is described in the context of advocating for the patient to receive appropriate educational accommodations.CONCLUSIONSThis paper provides a guide for caregivers and professionals to assure appropriate access to support services across settings. Recommendations are included for school accommodations and services to improve academic functioning and outcomes for students with chronic pain.
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